PROOF Alcohol Tracking Wearable is a wristband that can track the blood alcohol level of any user through a disposable cartridge, which logs the information within a smartphone app.
The product is not yet available for direct purchase, but interested users can submit a pledge on the Indiegogo campaign for early-bird pricing.
What is PROOF Alcohol Tracking Wearable?
Going out for an evening of drinking and partying with friends is a rite of passage as a young adult, but it is not an activity that is lost on the older generations either. Everyone enjoys a few too many glasses of wine, or makes the decision to take another shot of tequila when it should be quitting time. Unfortunately, a high percentage of these indulgent partyers get behind the wheel, since they falsely think that they are safe enough to drive.
When it is a decision between life behind bars and calling a cab, it is important to have a realistic way to see how inebriated you are before a police officer pulls out a breathalyzer. Luckily, with PROOF Alcohol Tracking Wearable, there is no more guessing game.
PROOF Alcohol Tracking Wearable gives the chance for consumers to see exactly how drunk they are at any given point in the night, and even offers help in determining the best time to safely head home. With a handy cartridge hidden in the face of a wristband, the tracker senses the BAC without any saliva or blowing on a sensor.
The PROOF wristband:
- Has a comfortable silicone wristband
- Notifies the user when they have exceeded the legal limit with a multi-color LED
- Estimates how much time is left before the user would be sober, if they stopped drinking at that moment
- Figures out how the user’s diet and sleep changes with alcoholic consumption
- Is inconspicuous
- Lasts for up to four days without needing to be recharged
Most of the time, the only way to check the amount of alcohol in the body is with a breathalyzer, but there is one big problem – accuracy. Someone can blow an incorrect reading on the breathalyzer, since users are supposed to wait 30 minutes after their last drink to test it, due to the alcohol that may still be on the tongue.
This type of test can even change with the humidity, which is why PROOF is the best way to track the levels.
How Does PROOF Work?
Even though most people rely on a breathalyzer to tell them their fate after getting pulled over, PROOF ensures that no one ever needs to guess how safe it is to go drive home again. As said above, the problem with a breathalyzer is the delay in the reading, but PROOF uses a combination of enzymes that come in contact with the skin to take the reading.
When someone drinks alcohol, the molecules come through the surface of the skin naturally, which is why many people perspire more during the drinking process. The technology of PROOF uses those molecules to react against the enzymes on each cartridge, causing an unnoticeable signal that the wristband reads.
Since the enzyme is in constant contact with the skin, the data is constantly being updated in the app, but that is not the end of the process.
As the app reads the information, the user will be able to see exactly what their BAC level is at that moment, along with how long it would take to sober up enough to drive. Furthermore, the app continues to track the sleeping habits and other concerns of anyone that is been out for a night of drinking.
The data is saved for later reference, which is perfect for consumers that notice patterns in their drinking habits and the rest of their life to make positive adjustments.
Using PROOF and the PROOF App
The best part about PROOF is how easy it is to integrate it into the course of events of the night. The sensor tracks all the information for the user, and logs it in real time with the smartphone app. With the enzyme-rich cartridge, the wearer can track their blood alcohol levels for up to 12 hours of tracking.
With the use of the app, all the wearer must do is synchronize the wristband and open the app on their phone to see their current BAC, along with other information about the impact that the alcohol is making on their body.
Pricing for PROOF Alcohol Tracking Wearable
The total cost for one set of the PROOF wristband kits will be $149 retail, but the Indiegogo campaign offers a chance for anyone who is interested to make a pledge for exclusive early-bird pricing. Each of the available rewards has a set number of spaces, so you may need to act quickly to get the lowest price.
The available packages include:
- $59.00 plus shipping, for a single set (wristband, a 5-pack of cartridges, a charger, and a user’s manual)
- $118.00 plus shipping, for a double set
- $295.00 plus shipping, for five packages
- $399.00 plus shipping, for the Pre-Series prototype, SDK Access, three wristbands, and the rest of the items that come with the standard packages
All the packages come with a 1-year warranty, and offer the chance to get an extra 10-pack of the cartridges for $20.00. The first set of shipments is expected to go out in December 2017.
Contacting the Creators of PROOF Alcohol Tracking Wearable
The customer service team does their best to provide online information and resources for consumers that want to protect themselves with the PROOF Alcohol Tracking Wearable. However, since the technology is incredibly new, there might be other questions that need to be brought up before making a purchase.
The website does not have contact information yet, but interested consumers can comment on the Indiegogo campaign for public responses.
PROOF Alcohol Tracking Wearable Conclusion
PROOF Alcohol Tracking Wearable is a simple device that allows anyone at a bar, club, or even a restaurant to safely sober up before driving home. With the information it picks up, consumers have the chance to make a change in their drinking habits of the night.
While it will not force you to stop drinking, PROOF ensures that you know when you should.
